Florence awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of heavy breathing. Shirley got up and turned on the lights in the hospital room.
"Lancelot?" Shirley asked, frowning. "What are you doing here at this hour?"
Lancelot remained silent, glancing at Florence before saying, "I'll be abroad for a while. I've arranged for someone to keep an eye on you during my absence. If you need anything, contact Clain. He'll take care of everything."
Noticing his pale complexion, Florence asked, "Where are you going?"
Lancelot paused before leaving, turning back at her question. "Are you... concerned about me?"
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Florence was momentarily taken aback, not expecting that.
"No." She quickly regained her composure and added, "Just curious, that's all."
Lancelot chuckled and tucked her in. "I'll
